Job Description

Registered Nurse, Band 5- Gynaecology (14.38 hours a week)



An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated & dynamic Registered Nurse with an interest in caring for women, to join our team part time



The ward incorporates in-patients & an emergency gynaecology assessment unit dealing with many gynaecological conditions, some of which can be difficult, including problems in early pregnancy. We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic, organised individual with some experience in the specialty. They will need to have the ability to prioritise their workload & be able to respond appropriately in emergency situations



We will offer support & training & have a passion of creating an inclusive workplace that promotes equality & diversity. The post holder would contribute towards working in a cohesive work environment delivering improved patient outcomes & staff experience.



This part-time post has varying shifts & requires an individual who is willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including at times in gynaecology out patients



The nurse will be required to work on the ward providing 24hr care, with an expectation that they will rotate into emergency gynaecology assessment and less frequently but gynaecology out patients also



Gynaecology care will be varied & include those with early pregnancy problems, gynaecological cancers, benign conditions such as endometriosis, menopause & urogynaecological conditions.



The nurse will need to provide compassion & care to women receiving bad news & to those experiencing pregnancy loss & work with the multi disciplinary team within the division to provide a high standard of care. They will need to act as a chaperone & patient advocate



The candidate needs to be able to manage their own workload & be able to prioritise care. They will need to be able to recognise emergency situations & take appropriate action



They will also need to have heightened awareness of safeguarding issues as many women are likely to be at increased risk of domestic violence



Gynaecology is committed to providing high quality care at the right time, in the right location by the right person . The ward is a newly formed team caring for 13 in-patients with side rooms and an emergency gynaecology assessment unit, co-located on the ward open during the daytime.



Gloucestershire Hospitals is one of the largest hospital trusts in England serving a diverse population of almost 620,000 people. We provide acute hospital services from two large district general hospitals, Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) & Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH). Maternity Services are also provided at Stroud Maternity Hospital



We are committed to diversity, inclusion & equality of opportunity for everyone, valuing and celebrating differences and encouraging a workplace & culture where all can thrive. We endeavour to ensure each & every person working in our organisation feel respected & valued



Carry out individualized nursing care and procedures to the highest standards complying with hospital policies and procedures at all times To maintain high standards of infection control, as per hospital policy. Be responsible for assisting with maintenance of a clean working environment. To manage own workload within clinical area and competence of the post. Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to Trust policy Act as the patient's advocate Promote fairness within the team and treat staff, patients and visitors with dignity and respect Maintaining confidentiality in keeping with NMC code Act as a chaperone when patients are having intimate examinations and ensure maintenance of privacy and dignity Complete documentation to a high standard electronically and in writing format Maintain and provide patients with relevant and accessible written information regarding their procedures/treatments Promote effective liaison between all members of the multi-disciplinary team. Deal with difficult situations including patients who are upset or angry; provide compassion to colleagues and patients and their families. To ensure a positive focused service incorporating patient's feedback to maintain and improve patient care To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice. Providing teaching opportunities and contribute to learning and development of staff To ensure the safety and highest quality of care for patients is delivered at all times. Assist health care professionals during examination of the patient's and minor surgical procedures and assist in arranging investigations. Work within the Emergency Gynaecology Assessment unit and the ward as per roster allocation Support staff within the team to develop and learn Registered Nurse or Nurse Associate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Experience caring for gynaecology patients including those experiencing pregnancy loss Act as a resource for all staff disseminating clinical skills and knowledge Knowledge of how the patients flow around the Trust Basic IT skills including Word, Excel and email. Competence in a range of nursing skills. To be able to maintain accurate clinical observations of the patient and act accordingly To be able to monitor patient's progress, work towards safe and timely discharge plans and ensure barriers to discharge are identified and acted on appropriately * To be able to recognise emergency situations and take appropriate action in regard to cardiac arrest, fire and major incident